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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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